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Welcome to the APPG on Fisheries newsletter. Through regular updates, we aim to keep you informed of policy developments, Parliamentary announcements and sector headlines. We also provide round-ups of current Committee inquiries and fisheries-focused monitoring of the Parliamentary record, Hansard.
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Parliament and Government News | Fisheries News | Hansard Monitoring
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year...
...from the APPG on Fisheries. We’re looking forward to being back in 2022 with an exciting array of events, reports, and other projects aiming to raise the profile of the fisheries sector within Parliament and beyond.
Fishing Perspectives on Brexit: Deadline Extension
The APPG on Fisheries is supporting the compilation of a report that will cover the experiences of members of the UK's fishing industry in light of Brexit. We are looking to collate responses from various members of the industry (including supply chain, processors, and exporters). The deadline for submitting input has now been extended to Tuesday 4 January.   
To find out more, please follow the link below.
Find out more
Aquaculture in the UK: Policy Brief
We’re pleased to announce that our policy brief from October’s Aquaculture event is now available online. It provides an accessible overview of the aquaculture sector in each of the Home Nations, and examines pathways for future sustainable development. 
Read the brief

Parliament and Government News
Trilateral Quota Agreements Reached on Six Key Stocks in the North Sea

Trilateral fisheries negotiations between UK, the EU and Norway have agreed quotas for six key North Sea stocks for 2022. Scotland’s whiting, haddock, and herring quotas increased, the cod quota stayed the same, and saithe and plaice quotas decreased.
Scotland Makes Moves to Further Protect Critically Endangered Flapper Skate

Scotland is extending an urgent Marine Protected Area to protect a nursery ground for the critically endangered flapper skate. A public consultation will take place in February 2022 to inform decisions on the permanence of the site’s protected status.
Latest Phase of Licensing Talks for Vessels in the English Channel Concludes

The latest phase of intensive talks on licensing of fishing vessels in the English Channel has now concluded, says a government spokesperson. Following receipt of new evidence from the EU Commission, extra licenses for replacement vessels are being issued.

Fisheries News
A round-up of the latest UK-relevant fishing news from a variety of sources.
 
FISG Launches Latest 'Home And Dry' Campaign to Improve Vessel Stability
The campaign is focussing on providing advice to reduce risk of fishing vessels capsizing, following the UK’s worst year in a decade for fishing fatalities.

50 Vessels Join the Programme to Increase Onboard Safety Management
The Seafarers' Charity project has, so far, taken 50 vessels onboard, all of whom are now receiving professional support to develop safety management practices.

Merchant Shipping Act Changes Seek to Widen Range of Enforcement Powers
The changes look to increase flexibility of penalties, including the imposition of fines as an alternative to criminal prosecutions. MCA consultation is underway.

Hansard Monitoring
Hansard is the official record of debates, votes and ministerial statements in Parliament. Our newsletters gather together any debates or questions concerning fisheries that have recently taken place.

Statement | Defra | 15 Dec | Number of fishing licenses issued since the TCA

Debate | Westminster Hall | 14 Dec | Co-operatives (with examples from fishing)

Question | Defra  |14 Dec | Puffins, and their reliance on Sandeel stocks

Debate | Commons | 13 Dec | National Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial Day

Statement | Defra |10 Dec | Update on trilateral fisheries negotiations

Debate | Lords | 9 Dec | Scottish economic recovery: Shetland's role in UK fishing

Question | Holyrood | 9 Dec | Impact of sea fisheries negotiations on Scottish sector

Debate | Holyrood | 9 Dec | Role of fisheries and agriculture in delivering Net Zero

Question | Defra | 8 Dec | Trade: protecting the UK from cheaper seafood imports

Question | Defra | 8 Dec | License dispute with French fishermen in UK waters
For more information, contact the APPG on Fisheries Secretariat

Jacob Ashton & Katrina Ryan
secretariat@fisheriesappg.org
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